1967 Map of Haystack Mountain

About this map

Haystack Mountain rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Dickens County, overseeing a landscape defined by the intricate drainage systems of the Texas Rolling Plains. The 1967 field survey captures a transition between the elevated plateau and the dissected breaks, where Cottonwood Creek and Duck Creek have carved significant relief into the terrain. This environment is characterized by its hydrological features, including numerous Wells and an intermittent Spring, which were critical for ranching and settlement in this semi-arid region. The presence of a Gravel Pit indicates localized resource extraction, while Hobble Canyon adds to the rugged character of the eastern portion of the sheet. Human passage through the area is marked by the highway and the small Roadside Park, providing a rare point of public infrastructure in an otherwise agricultural and topographical expanse.